Archive for: Snapper

Integrated Ticketing Saga

Integrated Ticketing Saga

The site has recorded the long slow trek to Auckland getting integrated ticketing. Jon C recorded four years of debate about it which you can read by accessing...

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Snapper Puts Its Case

Snapper Puts Its Case

Snapper has today issued a press release crowing about its success in bringing its Snapper smart card to Auckland Snapper CEO, Miki Szikszai, said in his release:...

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NZ Bus Profit Soars

NZ Bus Profit Soars

Infratil’s had its most successful earnings year -with NZ Bus earnings leaping from $29m to $40m. The earnings rise is attributed in its annual report, out...

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Snapper Taxis

Snapper Taxis

Snapper announced today its cards are now accepted by Auckland Co-Op cabs as a way to travel. Co-Op is Auckland’s biggest fleet with about 1000 cabs.  

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HOP Starts From May 8

HOP Starts From May 8

The first phase of Auckland’s new smartcard, HOP, for Auckland’s public transport users, will roll out on May 8. As mentioned earlier it’s at the end...

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HOP Clarified Again

HOP Clarified Again

It’s at the end of next year that that all Auckland’s bus, all ferry and all rail will be on the HOP ticket. By then, you will be using only HOP not...

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HOP Confusion Answered By AT

HOP Confusion Answered By AT

Confusing, conspiracy theories, cynical…..the reaction to the much-awaited Auckland integrated ticketing scheme HOP has not been as happy as one might have...

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HOP Integrated Card Launched (Update)

HOP Integrated Card Launched (Update)

Auckland Transport is today launching details of the first stage of its long awaited integrated ticketing, confirming the name of the tag on tag off smart card is...

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Snapper Launched In Auckland

Snapper Launched In Auckland

The Wellington-based Snapper Card, which will be one integrated ticketing option, has been officially launched this morning in Auckland although we haven’t...

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Auckland Snapper Launches Wednesday

Auckland Snapper Launches Wednesday

Snapper officially launches its entry into Auckland with a detailed announcement this coming Wednesday. Installation of smart card readers in Auckland’s NZ...

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Integrated Ticketing Training Starts

Integrated Ticketing Training Starts

NZ Bus has commenced training for the introduction of integrated ticketing for Auckland public transport. More than 1,000 drivers have to be trained. Over 80 shops...

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Fewer using Wellington buses after big fare rise

How To Kill Public Transport In One GO!

There’s an easy way to kill off public transport. Keep putting the fares up. The latest NZ Bus report posts a warning about how difficult it may be for Auckland...

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Integrated Ticketing For RWC2011

Integrated Ticketing For RWC2011

Auckland Transport this afternoon revealed that integrated ticketing system- one smart card - is on track for a stage one launch before the Rugby World Cup...

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Snapper Speed Test

Snapper Speed Test

Snapper card has put up a video showing a speed test between a Snapper transaction and a Chip and PIN credit card transaction. However there is the issue of security...

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Snapper Added To Taxis

Snapper Added To Taxis

The Snapper card can now be used in Wellington taxis as well as buses. Snapper is available from today on the following taxi company services: Wellington Combined...

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Snapper Fault

Snapper Fault

Wellington’s Snapper card system has overcharged about 5000 customers. Snapper CEO Miki Szikszai said it was the result of a ‘very subtle’ software...

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Integrated Ticketing Milestone

Integrated Ticketing Milestone

Moves towards national integrated public transport ticketing have taken a big step forward today with the development of a key agreement between the NZTA and ticketing...

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Fare Go

Fare Go

Reader Stranded on the shore has noticed these attachments being added to NZ Bus vehicles in recent weeks. He wonders if they are some new fare system being introduced...

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Manners Mall Buses By Xmas

Manners Mall Buses By Xmas

Work is ramping up now in Wellington’s inner-city Manners Mall this week and buses will be travelling through it by Christmas. The changes will enable buses...

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Wgtn Fare Shock: Sign Of Future

Wgtn Fare Shock: Sign Of Future

Some Wellington public transport fares are set to double, in a sign of what’s ahead for Auckland with the new NZTA farebox recovery scheme. Inner city bus...

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NZ Bus Earnings Hit By Strike

NZ Bus Earnings Hit By Strike

NZ Bus earnings (excluding Fullers which was sold) were down $7 million on the previous year, according to Infratil’s annual report to March 31. The company...

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Snapper’s Next Growth Stage

Snapper’s Next Growth Stage

The Snapper card’s annual report says Snapper is entering its next stage of growth and the deployment of the card into Auckland “is of critical importance in...

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Integrated Smartcard Ticketing To Get National Standard

Integrated Smartcard Ticketing To Get National Standard

Snapper is popular in Wellington With integrated ticketing around the corner, but Snapper already up and running in Wellington, the NZTA wants to develop a national...

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Tauranga Body Gets Smart About Growing Bus Use

Tauranga Body Gets Smart About Growing Bus Use

Tauranga authorities are showing others how to get people to use public transport more in these (still) recessionary-troubled times. Purchasing a Tauranga Smartride...

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Snapper Card Milestone

Snapper Card Milestone

Wellington based Snapper card, which is being introduced onto its Auckland buses mid-year has issued its 100,000th card. The company’s CEO,Miki Szikszai, says...

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